AFP Global Logistics

What AFP Global Logistics does

AFP Global Logistics is a privately held, women-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland. Founded in 1991, the company offers a broad portfolio of domestic and international air, ground, LTL, FTL, and time-critical shipping services, alongside freight forwarding, warehouse storage and distribution, asset management and recovery, IT hardware relocation, and white-glove delivery. Approximately half of its business runs through AFP Expo, a division with 25+ years of focus on trade show and corporate event logistics, and a second major vertical is U.S. Government and defense logistics, supported by a Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) partnership with American Airlines.

The company's technology stack is operationally integrated rather than proprietary, relying on third-party platforms such as SSWorldTrak for shipment tracking, Camelot 3PL Cloud for the WMS portal, and MacroPoint for driver tracking. Revenue is generated transactionally through custom quote-based fees across freight forwarding, transportation, warehousing, and event logistics, with value-added claims of 15–20% client savings on freight and 99% national distribution coverage. Distribution is direct via inside sales (800-274-1237, [email protected]) and field sales, executed through a global partner network of 9,500+ carriers, forwarders, and trucking companies. AFP holds WBENC, MBE, WOSB, and IATA certifications that grant preferential access to diversity-targeted and government contracting channels across aerospace, IT, medical/pharmaceutical, retail, and defense customer segments.

Name

AFP Global Logistics

Legal name

AFP Global Logistics

Website

https://afplus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFP Global Logistics is a privately held, women-owned U.S. 3PL founded in 1991, providing domestic and international freight forwarding, warehousing, time-critical logistics, and trade show logistics through its AFP Expo division, serving government, defense, aerospace, IT, medical, and retail clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE), Non-Asset-Based 3PL Services (TLAIAAAN)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse distribution services
• Trade show logistics
• Government logistics shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Linthicum Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: End-to-end freight forwarding services managing international and domestic shipments, including tracking, warehousing, documentation preparation, cargo insurance arrangement, and cargo space booking.
2. Domestic Logistics Services: Domestic air freight, ground freight, LTL, FTL, and same-day shipping services throughout the United States with various delivery timeframes.
3. International Logistics Services: International air cargo shipping with customs compliance, documentation management, and global delivery coordination.
4. Warehouse Storage and Distribution: Warehouse storage, inventory management, pick and pack services, and distribution services with flexible capacity scaling.
5. Trade Show and Expo Logistics: Specialized division (AFP Expo) providing trade show and corporate event logistics including drayage, warehousing, and time-critical deliveries. Represents 50% of business.
6. Asset Management and Recovery: Hardware asset management, IT asset recovery, data center relocation, and end-of-life asset disposal services.
7. Government Logistics: Specialized logistics services for U.S. Government and contractors including mission-critical shipping, diplomatic cargo, and CRAF partnership services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AFP Global Logistics is a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering customized domestic and international freight forwarding, air and ground shipping (LTL/FTL), warehousing and distribution, IT asset management and recovery, and a specialized trade show and expo logistics division (AFP Expo). The company supports government and defense, medical/pharmaceutical, retail, aerospace, and IT clients with services ranging from same-day and time-critical shipping to mission-critical government logistics under its CRAF partnership with American Airlines.

Product overview

AFP Global Logistics is a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and shipping services. Founded in 1991, the company operates through multiple specialized divisions including its core logistics services and AFP Expo, a division dedicated to trade show and event logistics. The portfolio comprises domestic and international air/ground freight, freight forwarding, LTL/FTL trucking, warehouse storage and distribution, asset management and recovery, time-critical/mission-critical logistics, and industry-specific solutions for medical/pharmaceutical, retail, government, and event/expo sectors. The company leverages a global network of 9,500+ partners to deliver customized logistics solutions across North America and worldwide destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Logistics Domestic shipping services including overnight, second day, three day, and economy options, plus same-day shipping via air freight, charter services, and intermodal rail for U.S. businesses.
• International Logistics International air cargo shipping with customs compliance support and global logistics partner coordination, serving clients shipping to worldwide destinations.
• Freight Forwarding Services End-to-end freight forwarding including tracking inland transportation, warehousing and storage, export documentation preparation, cargo insurance arrangement, and cargo space booking.
• Ground Logistics Ground transport services including truck brokerage, LTL shipping (100-15,000 lbs), FTL shipping (10,000-45,000 lbs), flatbed services, lowboy trucking, and exclusive truck services.
• LTL Logistics Less-than-truckload freight shipping program coordinating single pallet to partial or full truckloads with access to LTL carriers covering North America, Canada, and international points, leveraging volume pricing and lane optimization to save 15–20% on freight costs.
• Warehouse Storage & Distribution Warehouse solutions including inventory management via WMS, inbound/outbound processing, barcoding, repacking, labeling, pick and pack services, cross-docking, and pool distribution logistics, providing 99% national coverage for distribution.
• Asset Management Hardware asset management including inventory receiving, tracking, order picking and packing, domestic and international shipping, CONUS/OCONUS shipping, and end-of-life hardware disposal for IT and enterprise clients.
• Asset Recovery Asset recovery services handling excess/obsolete products, computer systems, server room equipment, network routers and switches, including transportation, inside pickup/pack, blanket wrap, palletizing, and warehousing.
• Trade Show Logistics Trade show shipping and convention logistics including door-to-show and show-to-show logistics, oversize shipping, expedited air freight, and pre- and post-event storage for exhibitors.
• Expo Logistics Trade show and expo logistics with 24/7 availability, customized quoting, advanced warehousing, short and long-term storage, door-to-show logistics, and on-site service desk support.
• Corporate Event Logistics Corporate event logistics including same-day air freight, full-truckload shipping, advanced warehousing, convention shipping, and on-site service desk for venues.
• Events and Production Logistics Special events logistics with air-ride trailers, e-track equipment, short- and long-term storage, high-value cargo insurance, and expedited shipping for last-minute additions.
• Time Critical Logistics Mission-critical and time-definite logistics including express trucking, two-driver teams, same-day direct drive, next-flight-out (NFO) air, and charter services from sprinter van to 747 jumbo jet.
• Medical and Pharmaceutical Logistics Medical and pharmaceutical logistics with seamless supply chain management, regulatory compliance support, and time-critical logistics for healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical companies.
• Retail Logistics Retail logistics including value-added transportation, fulfillment, warehousing for merchandise, purchase displays, store fixtures, and time-definite delivery to retail locations.
• Government Logistics Government logistics for the U.S. Government and contractors including mission-critical shipping of vessel parts, data center relocation services, and the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) partnership with American Airlines.
• White Glove Shipping Premium shipping service for delicate, fragile, or high-value items requiring special handling and care during transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients save 15%-20% on freight costs through volume pricing and lane optimization in LTL program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Airlines (Civil Reserve Air Fleet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFP is the proud Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) domestic airfreight partner with American Airlines. CRAF is a readiness program allocating a significant portion of the nation's civil air mobility resources when DOD airlift exceeds military airlift capacity. This partnership provides AFP with preferential access to air cargo capacity for government logistics missions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): GES is a major trade show and event logistics provider serving exhibitors, show organizers, and corporate event planners with shipping, drayage, and on-site services. AFP Expo's door-to-show, show-to-show, and convention logistics overlap directly with GES' expo portfolio.
• Freeman (Exhibits & Events): Freeman is the dominant trade show and exposition logistics provider in North America, offering freight, warehousing, and on-site services to exhibitors and show producers. AFP Expo competes head-to-head with Freeman for trade show shipping and expo drayage contracts worldwide.
• Purolator International: Purolator International is a Canadian-headquartered expedited logistics provider focused on cross-border and time-critical shipments between Canada, the U.S., and globally. AFP's same-day air, NFO, charter, and time-critical services plus Canada/North America coverage put them in direct competition.
• National Air Cargo: National Air Cargo is a niche air freight and charter provider serving government, defense, and time-critical commercial shipments. AFP's CRAF partnership with American Airlines and time-critical/mission-critical services target the same government and defense airfreight demand.

Broad incumbents

• RXO (formerly XPO Logistics): RXO is a large U.S. truckload and last-mile brokerage with managed transportation services. AFP's LTL/FTL brokerage, ground logistics, and managed freight services compete for similar U.S. shipper demand, with AFP leveraging its partner network and government book.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors International is a large global 3PL and freight forwarder with asset-light operations across air, ocean, and ground. AFP competes for similar freight forwarding and customs coordination work but at a far smaller scale and with a stronger government/defense niche.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics provides global supply chain solutions including air/ocean freight forwarding, warehousing, and contract logistics. AFP's international air cargo, customs compliance, and warehousing services are directly comparable to Yusen Logistics' offerings.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global contract logistics and freight management provider offering warehousing, transportation management, and supply chain solutions. AFP's integrated 3PL model with warehousing, LTL/FTL, and time-critical services overlaps directly with CEVA's portfolio.
• DSV (De Sammensluttede Vognmænd): DSV is a major global freight forwarder and 3PL with air, sea, and road services plus contract logistics. AFP's multi-modal freight forwarding and contract logistics model mirrors DSV's core offerings, although AFP operates at far smaller scale with a U.S.-centric and government-tilted book.

Emerging players

• Mode Global: Mode Global is a smaller, asset-light freight forwarder and 3PL providing domestic and international shipping plus trade show logistics. AFP competes directly with Mode for small-to-mid market shippers and event logistics clients with similar service menus and partnership-led execution models.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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